Head Lifeguard (7158)

ABOUT US

Trails Park and Recreation District helps bring recreation, wellness, and connection to residents in the eastern Centennial area. We operate and maintain several parks, trails, open spaces, and facilities all designed to create places where people can get outside, be active, and spend time together. We also offer a wide range of programs for all ages, including youth sports, summer camps, fitness classes, community events, and activities for active aging.

Whether it’s a youth program, a daily workout, or a neighborhood gathering, our goal is to make recreation experiences accessible, welcoming, and meaningful.

Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of life for the families and individuals in our community by providing them with exceptional parks, trails, facilities, and recreational activities that foster overall well-being.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for recognizing and responding effectively to emergency situations, the enforcement of rules and regulations, and assisting in the day-to-day management of District aquatics facilities.  Candidates must be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing critical thinking and decision-making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations.   Head Lifeguards are expected to always conduct themselves in a professional manner and treat the public and co-workers fairly and respectfully.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The examples of duties below are not intended to be all inclusive:

- Assists Aquatics Supervisor and Aquatics Coordinator with supervision of part-time lifeguards. Ensures pool rules and regulations are consistently enforced to prevent injuries and accidents.

- Supervise and assist in the completion of all daily cleaning and maintenance duties in compliance with state and local health and safety standards, the cleaning and maintenance of the aquatics area, including locker rooms, deck area, guard office, storage areas, chemical and mechanical rooms, activity pool, lap pool, steam room, sauna, hot tub, and slides.

- Check pool chemistry and water temperature daily and properly record all findings. Makes manual adjustments to water chemistry when necessary.

- Reports any repairs, maintenance, or supplies needed to the Aquatics Supervisor.

- Ensures adequate lifeguard coverage at all times, according to bather load. Actively guards and scans the pool area when on rotation.

- Recognizes and effectively responds to emergency situations by activating the Emergency Action Plan.

- Minimizes hazardous situations by enforcing rules and regulations that govern the conduct of patrons using the pool and follows internal policies in order to keep themselves and other employees safe.

- Maintains lifeguard certification, in accordance with District and StarGuard policies, by attending required trainings and meetings.

- Provide a welcoming environment for all patrons and employees.

- Establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale and teamwork.

- Must maintain a positive and respectful attitude while engaged in stressful and/or controversial situations with patrons and co-workers.

- Dress and appearance are consistent with Aquatics department standards including uniform requirements and personal hygiene.

- Learns, understands and follows the TPRD established Core Values and Mission statement.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Aquatics Supervisor, Aquatics Coordinator, District staff, and the general public.

- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.

- Possess skills to maintain a safe environment, as well as performing quality work.

- Reliable transportation or a means to making it to work shifts on time.

- Ability to understand, comprehend, and follow all policies and procedures and verbalized and written instructions directed by management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENT

- Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and, on occasion, assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights.

- Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time.

- Must be able to swim 300 yards, tread water for 2 minutes (using legs only), and retrieve a brick from the bottom of the pool and swim back to the starting point with the brick out of the water.

- Ability to talk to and/or hear managers, co-workers, and general public.

- Ability to lift, carry, and transport aquatics equipment or other objects up to 50 lbs assisted.

- Ability to deal with moderate to high stress situations at times and maintain a positive attitude.

- Noise level is typically moderate to high; water and humid conditions exist.

- Ability to work flexible hours, which may include evenings, mornings, weekends, and holidays.

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BENEFITS & PERKS

- Paid sick leave.

- Free certification training.

- Free recreation center membership.

- Program and facility rental discounts.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Previous lifeguarding experience.

- Star Guard Lifeguard or Shallow Water Lifeguard training certification including CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Star Guard Elite Lifeguard 1 Star or 2 Star Instructor (LGI) certification.

- Starfish Aquatics Institute Swim Instructor certification, or equivalent swim instructor certification.

- PHTA Certified Pool-Spa Operator (CPO) certification.